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Re: looked at a 91S w/117k what do you think ??
Posted by Mark Gee (more from Mark Gee) on Sun, 30 Sep 2001 15:53:03
In Reply to: looked at a 91S w/117k what do you think ??, bj, Sat, 29 Sep 2001 19:01:12
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I have a 91 900S and had the head gasket replaced at 40,000. From my research here on Saabnet and from the Townsend site, head gasket failure is a function of the high temp the the 2.1L engine runs at. There are a few inexpensive fixes to make to get the engine op temp cooler. They they are:
1. Install a cooler radiator fan switch, 82 degree C.
2. Install a cooler thermostat, also 82 degree C.
3. Incorporate Saab TSB 03/92-191, ref to this site http://216.78.172.244/cooling_system_folder/hightempsbpg1.htm
See also http://216.78.172.244/engine_folder/headgasindex.htm for info regarding the head gasket. If a new head gasket was installed on your car, I would imagine that the improved gasket was installed. If you do the above fixes, the engine WILL run cooler. Also, Townsend recommends use of Mercedes-Benz coolant.
I would buy the car and do the above fixes. Good luck.
Mark
91 900S 45K
97 900SE Turbo Convertible 49K
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